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Widener University

Widener University is a medium, private institution located in Chester, pa. Founded in 1821, Widener University offers undergraduate degrees in 141 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,513 undergraduates
cost $51,639 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Widener University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 87.7%
SAT score average 1212
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.45
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Widener University is known for one of its top majors: Law. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Law
Social Work
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Public Health

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $51,639
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,200
Books & supplies $1,332
Other expenses $1,782
Cost of attendance* $69,953
Average financial aid package $42,293
Estimated cost $27,660 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $51,639
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,200
Books & supplies $1,332
Other expenses $1,782
Cost of attendance* $69,953
Average financial aid package $42,293
Estimated cost $27,660 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Widener University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,513, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

5,610

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
31%
African American %
12%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
50%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Widener University, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map One University Place, Chester, PA 19013-5792
phone 610-499-4000
address https://www.widener.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Widener University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Widener University?

Widener University is located in Chester, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Widener University? 

The acceptance rate for Widener University is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for Widener University?

The average high school GPA for Widener University students was 3.45.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Widener University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Widener University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $279,812.

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